The detention of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC, has sparked criticism from private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu.
Speaking on Citi FM in Accra on Friday, September 12, 2025, Martin Kpebu urged NPP leadership to directly engage Inspector General of Police (IGP) Christian Tetteh Yohuno to ensure Abronye’s release. He described the court’s decision to remand him as excessive.
According to Kpebu, the IGP’s past working relationship with the previous NPP administration makes it possible for the matter to be resolved through political channels.
“This is a small offence that somebody in the position of a regional chairman is not likely to abscond. It’s a small offence. This is a case that if big people in NPP go to beg the IGP, this case can be withdrawn,” he said.
“Remember that just a few months ago, Christian Tetteh Yohuno was Deputy IGP during Akufo-Addo’s tenure. You can see that he has some rapport with the NPP. If the right calibre of seniors in NPP go to beg the IGP, this case can be withdrawn. He cannot refuse if they beg.”
Abronye was arrested on Monday, September 8, and subsequently remanded into police custody for one week by an Accra Circuit Court. The court explained that the decision was to allow prosecutors more time to investigate the allegations.
Mr. Kpebu, however, insisted that the charges do not justify extended detention. He argued that as a prominent political figure and regional chairman, Abronye poses no risk of fleeing and should have been granted bail.
His remarks came amid broader concerns within the legal community over the judiciary’s handling of bail applications in politically sensitive cases.
Kpebu emphasised that political intervention could bring a quicker resolution, stressing both the IGP’s past ties with the NPP and the need to protect civil liberties.
“This is not a serious case that he should stay in custody for one more week; we can’t allow that to happen in the country. We’re begging IGP Yohuno,” he appealed.
The comments have reignited debate over the extent of political influence in Ghana’s justice system, with critics warning that such calls risk undermining the independence of the police and judiciary.
